Yuen Kuan Moon: Passion a requisite for public service directorships
For a seat at their boardroom table, the pre-requisite is passion, says the Chairman of the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Council. “If you take on a role for the sake of having the title, you will not make time for it.”
Daryl Ng: Diverse expertise deepens resonance and growth
A proponent of board diversity, the Chairman of beverage giant Yeo’s believes the brand’s unique proposition is its ability to stay true and current to consumer’s changing palettes. “Diversity contributes to Yeo’s strategic aspirations.”
Piyush Gupta: Bring the outside in for fresh perspectives
The board veteran and former CEO of DBS Group takes personal interest in creating a culture of high performance, including developing senior executives for succession planning and for their own career development.
Christine Ong: Leverage professional skills for meaningful impact
Established in 2008 as the nation’s first and largest holder of donor-advised funds, Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) works with more than 400 non-profits to develop programmes and fund causes. Over $344 million in donations and legacy giving have been raised, with $200 million disbursed to bolster causes and address critical needs. “Our agreements and our mandate are sacred,” shares Christine Ong, Chairperson of the four-time Charity Transparency Award recipient, whose board draws on its skilled expertise and collaborative dynamic for oversight, clarity of mission, and enhanced outcomes.
Mark Christopher Greaves: A Culture of Diversity Amplifies its Rewards
With operations in 13 countries and 24,500 employees, ComfortDelGro is one of the largest land transport companies in the world. The Group’s purpose statement “Mobility for a better future” reflects a commitment to creating lasting positive impact. “To do so, we need a real diversity of opinions in the boardroom. This comes from creating the right environment to get the best talents, from the broadest pool of candidates, to come in and be part of something great,” says its Chairman, Mark Christopher Greaves.
Leadership-in-Action: Navigating Change, Creating Opportunities
In a world of shifting geopolitics, trade wars, climate risks, new technologies and cyber threats, true leadership means not reacting to change but taking smart risks and shaping the future proactively.
Every moment is a teachable moment – learning from diversity
An entrepreneur who built a supermarket chain from scratch, Lim Hock Chee, Chief Executive and a board director of Sheng Siong Group, believes in harnessing the potential of all who works with him.
How organisations can survive in an unpredictable world – even black swans
How does a company navigate a corporate environment as uncertain as the one we’re in today? A well-composed, diverse board is key, insists Chairman of SATS Ltd and Public Service Star recipient, Euleen Goh.
Team Play – Why board diversity makes good business sense
For Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman of Ayala Corporation, a diverse board is a crucial element of effective leadership, especially in these uncertain times.
Leadership-in-Action Conversation with Mr Ong Chong Tee
Mr Ong Chong Tee, Deputy Managing Director of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and a member of the Council for Board Diversity (CBD), spoke at a Leadership-in-Action Conversation organized by CBD on 5 August 2020. The discussion was led by Ms Janet Ang, Independent Director of Singapore Press Holdings Limited and Chairman of NUS Institute of Systems Science.